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Pest control focuses on preventing insects and animals from entering agricultural areas, food processing facilities, storage facilities, or food shipments in transit so that harborage points are minimized and food safety and quality are not compromised.
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Food Processing Facilities at Risk for Rodent Infestations

Cindy Mannes
January 2, 2023

The fall and winter seasons bring new challenges for food processing facilities and the teams that work to maintain them. One of the most notable challenges they face is increased pressure from rodents that seek out food and shelter within these facilities when outside temperatures fall. A rodent infestation can lead to a facility being shut down if the problem is not addressed promptly and properly. 


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Elanco: Integrated Pest Management as a Key Part of Food Safety Programs

October 20, 2022

In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, Dr. Alissa Welsher, Associate Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety, discusses why integrated pest management (IPM) is a crucial part of food safety management on farms and in food processing plants, as well as how poultry operations can develop an IPM program and minimize the spread of pathogens and disease from pests.


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Demystifying Pesticide Residues

To determine acceptable pesticide residue risk levels, we rely on a risk assessment framework to make science-based decisions
Dave Stone Ph.D. Jason Sandahl Ph.D.
October 11, 2022

This article covers U.S. regulatory oversight in establishing pesticide residue tolerances, testing for residues in domestic goods and imports, and the importance of science-based standards for global trade and food safety.


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Seasonal Pest Prevention Tips for Commercial Food Facilities

Cindy Mannes
July 25, 2022

Pest control should always be top-of-mind for facility managers, but spring and summer provide a great opportunity to set up commercial facilities for success year-round. Managers can take several key steps to start off pest season on the right foot, as explained in this exclusive article by the National Pest Management Association.


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Common Pests in Restaurants and How to Deal With Them—Part 2

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Dhruv Kishore Bole, M.B.A, PCQI, LSSGB
June 27, 2022

Pests are a major source of concern for restaurant operators because they put food safety at risk by transmitting disease-causing pathogens and contaminating food. Part 2 of this article series considers other common restaurant pests and the preventive measures restaurant owners can take to avoid infestation, including chemical and non-chemical treatment options.


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Common Pests in Restaurants and How to Deal With Them—Part 1

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Dhruv Kishore Bole, M.B.A, PCQI, LSSGB
June 20, 2022

Pests are a major source of concern for restaurant operators because they put food safety at risk by transmitting disease-causing pathogens and contaminating food. This two-part article series considers common restaurant pests and the preventive measures restaurant owners can take to avoid infestation, including chemical and non-chemical treatment options.


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Pandemic Pest Activity: How to Protect Your Commercial Facility

Cindy Mannes
May 17, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased pest activity, but managers in the food industry can take several key actions to protect facilities and employees.


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Sustainable Moth Control Solution

April 21, 2022

Suterra has announced the release of CheckMate Puffer IMM, its new, pheromone-based moth infestation control product.


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GMP Refresher Training can be Fun

Saint Yi Htet
December 7, 2021

Compliance training like Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) can be optimized and engaging with a little creativity.  


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Pest Control From Farm to Fork

Pest Control From Farm to Fork

Chelle Hartzer, M.Sc., BCE
November 16, 2021

Pest control is integral in protecting food from its origin to the end-user. A food producer must control what happens at its site to ensure that its facility and food shipments are pest-free.


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